1st summer weekend brings heat, possible showers

Vehicle crash affecting traffic on I-4 near DeLand

Tim Garrett, 22, of Wilbur-by-the-Sea and Cassie Smith, 21, of Port Orange take in the sunrise at the Egret Avenue beach access in Wilbur-by-the-Sea during their visit home for summer break.

(News-Journal/Casmira Harrison)

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Published: Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 12:56 a.m.

The first official weekend of summer kicks off with typical weather for the season — chances of afternoon rain and thunderstorms for Volusia and Flagler county.

A blend of sun and clouds and a 30-40 percent chance of rain in the afternoon is forecast for the area, according to The National Weather Service in Melbourne. High temperatures in Palm Coast and New Smyrna Beach should reach around 91 while Daytona and Port Orange are likely to reach highs of 88.

Winds from the east-southeast at 5 to 15 mph, however, should give a bit of relief from the summer heat. Average temps should drop to around 75 overnight with rain chances increasing slightly for Sunday.

A strong easterly swell will produce a moderate risk of rip currents, according to the weather service. Swimming near a lifeguard is advised.

UPDATE: A vehicle crash in the eastbound lane of Interstate-4 near DeLand was reported by the Florida Highway Patrol around 8 a.m. Injuries were reported by the highway patrol. Both lanes were made clear as of 9:45 a.m.

<p>The first official weekend of summer kicks off with typical weather for the season &mdash; chances of afternoon rain and thunderstorms for Volusia and Flagler county.</p><p>A blend of sun and clouds and a 30-40 percent chance of rain in the afternoon is forecast for the area, according to The National Weather Service in Melbourne. High temperatures in Palm Coast and New Smyrna Beach should reach around 91 while Daytona and Port Orange are likely to reach highs of 88.</p><p>Winds from the east-southeast at 5 to 15 mph, however, should give a bit of relief from the summer heat. Average temps should drop to around 75 overnight with rain chances increasing slightly for Sunday.</p><p>A strong easterly swell will produce a moderate risk of rip currents, according to the weather service. Swimming near a lifeguard is advised.</p><p><i>UPDATE:</i> A vehicle crash in the eastbound lane of Interstate-4 near DeLand was reported by the Florida Highway Patrol around 8 a.m. Injuries were reported by the highway patrol. Both lanes were made clear as of 9:45 a.m.</p><p></p><p><b><a href=http://www.news-journalonline.com/weather>Check out our weather page.</a></b></p></p><p><p><b><a href=http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/99999999/MULTIMEDIA/120829920>See current weather conditions and our BeachCam.</a></b></p></p><p><p><b><a href=http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/traffic/crs_h407.htm>Check Volusia County traffic conditions.</a></b></p></p><p><p><b><a href=http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/traffic/crs_h718.htm>Check Flagler County traffic conditions.</a></b></p></p>